SSI Navigation , Hurghada
Duration: 1 DayThe SSI Navigation program provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to safely navigate underwater using both natural and compass techniques
Course Prices
| Price Type | Standard Price | Online Price |
|---|---|---|
| Per Person | 113.00€ | 105.00€ |
Program Details
SSI Navigation. The Essence.
You are asking yourself: “How does my instructor manage to find the way back to the exit point or to the boat?”. Navigation is your answer!
The SSI Navigation Program will teach you to navigate with a compass and how to apply natural navigation skills. You will also learn to estimate distances, navigate different search patterns, find your way to different marking points, and be able to get back to the exit point at any time. Instructors use tricks and techniques of navigation to find an ideal exit point at the end of a dive without the need for an uncomfortable surface swim.
This course is designed to give students a greater understanding and experience on how to properly navigate underwater using both natural and compass navigation.
Keywords are learning to ‘read’ aquatic environment, natural navigation, compass use, predive checks and pattern performances.
SSI Navigation. The Pre-requisites.
- Minimum age: 10 years old.
Have the following SSI certifications or an equivalent from a recognized training agency:
- Referral Diver
SSI Navigation. The Training Sessions.
You will be taught to navigate with a compass and how to apply natural navigation skills. The course also teaches you to estimate distances, navigate different search patterns, find your way to different marking points, and be able to get back to the exit point at any time.
So in essence, we train you precise and natural navigation. We learn you how to draw an underwater map.
Practical exercises are at the forefront. This means partially theory on land but lots of time in the water.
SSI Navigation. Learning Method.
You can sign up and acquire the Navigation Specialty Course. With digital learning, you can study at your convenience anytime or anywhere on your computer, smart phone or tablet. The advantage? You safe time and can learn at your own pace.
When can you start to learn SSI underwater navigation course? In short; enroll in SSI underwater navigation course and learn the important skills and academic sessions online.
- Natural navigation
- Compass navigation
- Combining natural and compass navigation
- Special navigation situations
- The sport of navigation
After completing all academic sessions and assessments and two open water dives.
You will make final exam with a passing score of at least 80%
SSI Navigation. Certification.
Upon completion of all academic and in-water requirements, the SSI Professional may issue the program’s digital certification card.
Certified SSI divers can dive with an equally- or more-qualified buddy in environments equivalent to their training and within the recommended depth limits of their certifications.
Students younger than 15 years old will be certified as an SSI Junior Diver in the applicable program, and can dive under the direct supervision of a dive professional, or with a certified adult, in environments equivalent to their training and within the recommended depth limits.
Program Includes
- Dive Instructor
- Tank 12 L
- Weight
- Transfer within Hurghada, Makadi, Sahl Hashish
Program Excludes
- Diving equipment
- Underwater photography & Photo session on board
- Cost of extra activities
- Coast guard fees 7 euro (boat diving)
- Digital learning material Diamond Version 75€
- Rental (Expires after 6 months or at date of certification) 65€
- Plastic certificate card 10 € (optional)
- Transfer from and to Soma Bay (10 Euro/Pax), El Gouna (10 Euro/Pax), Safaga (15 Euro/Pax)
Extra Equipment
| Mask | 3 Euro |
| Snorkel | 1 Euro |
| Regulator | 4 Euro |
| BCD | 4 Euro |
| Suit | 3 Euro |
| Fins | 2 Euro |
| Full Set | 15 Euro |
| Dive Computer | 10 Euro |
| Torch | 10 Euro |
| Compass | 10 Euro |
| Tec Full Set | 30 Euro |
| Back Plate | 3 Euro |
| Hamess | 3 Euro |
| Bladder | 6 Euro |
| Bottom Gas Regulators | 14 Euro |
| Stage Regulator/ O2 clean | 6 Euro |
| Rigging kit | 2 Euro |
| Twinset | 12 Euro |
| Gas Mixes up to 50% per fill( up to 32% free of charge for technical divers) | 10 Euro |
What To Take With You?
- Towel
- Sun cream
Booking Notes!
- -Don't forget to bring a copy of a valid passport.
- -Medical statement from your doctor stating that you are fit to dive.
- -Distribution of diving dates is flexible and can be arranged with reception of the diving center according to your wish.
